Host a Feast for Freedom event and stand with people seeking asylum. Feast for Freedom is a celebration of what unites us and an acknowledgment of the contribution refugees bring to Australia’s food and culture. It is an opportunity for the community to gather around a shared table in support of refugees and people seeking
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January is a time of sadness and reflection for many First Nations People with Invasion Day fast approaching. For many, January 26th is a day of mourning, not celebration. It marks the beginning of the dispossession of First Nations People from their land, the systematic dismantling of 60,000 years of history, culture and language, standing
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Leaving their home in Ethiopia was the only choice for Hawi, her husband Dejan, and their toddler Yafet. With Hawi being 6 months pregnant, the family was posed with a difficult choice. To stay meant facing severe persecution and arbitrary arrest, putting Dejan’s life in danger and leaving the family vulnerable. To leave meant a
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Today is World Human Rights Day—a day to remember a powerful promise made to the world: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This important document enshrines the foundations that everyone, no matter their race, colour, religion, gender, language, beliefs, nationality, or background, has the basic rights and freedoms they deserve as a human being. This
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Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), pouring their time, skills, and compassion into ensuring refugees and people seeking asylum receive the essential support they need. From offering food and legal aid to providing healthcare and a warm, welcoming presence, our volunteers are the lifeblood of our mission. Every
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